{"id":4112,"date":"2025-01-09T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/?p=4112"},"modified":"2025-01-08T16:12:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T21:12:08","slug":"crock-pot-electric-lunch-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/deals\/daily\/crock-pot-electric-lunch-box\/","title":{"rendered":"Get this Crock-Pot Electric Lunch Box at a big discount on Amazon"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Whether you\u2019re taking leftovers to work for lunch or toting a fresh meal on an outing, food tastes a lot better when it\u2019s stored and reheated well. But when all you have is a microwave in the office \u2014 or nothing available at all to heat up your meal \u2014 what could have been a great meal ends up looking (and tasting) a lot less delicious.<\/p> <p>Crock-Pot has a solution to this problem that\u2019s convenient, portable and, yes, delicious: its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crockpot-Electric-Portable-Warmer-20-Ounce\/dp\/B09BDG5RP3?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mmc-crock-pot-electric-lunch-box-jan-2025-20&amp;linkId=f41e8abb26f919dc1bbd5263116ba873&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">20-Ounce Electric Lunch Box<\/a>. It looks cute enough at first glance, but don\u2019t be fooled by its unassuming exterior; this container offers spill-free storage as well as a built-in heating plate that gives you an evenly reheated meal whenever you need it. And now is a perfect time to get one, as Amazon is selling it for 33% off its list price.<\/p> <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-crock-pot-20-ounce-electric-lunch-box-29-99-33-off\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crockpot-Electric-Portable-Warmer-20-Ounce\/dp\/B09BDG5RP3?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mmc-crock-pot-electric-lunch-box-jan-2025-20&amp;linkId=f41e8abb26f919dc1bbd5263116ba873&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Crock-Pot 20-Ounce Electric Lunch Box<\/a>, $29.99 (33% off)<\/h2> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crockpot-Electric-Portable-Warmer-20-Ounce\/dp\/B09BDG5RP3?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mmc-crock-pot-electric-lunch-box-jan-2025-20&amp;linkId=f41e8abb26f919dc1bbd5263116ba873&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/Crock-Pot-Electric-Lunch-Box-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"photo of the Crock-Pot Electric Lunch Box in Faded Blue\" class=\"wp-image-4113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/Crock-Pot-Electric-Lunch-Box-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/Crock-Pot-Electric-Lunch-Box-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/Crock-Pot-Electric-Lunch-Box-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/Crock-Pot-Electric-Lunch-Box-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/01\/Crock-Pot-Electric-Lunch-Box.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure> <div class=\"wp-block-mcc-buy-button-buy-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crockpot-Electric-Portable-Warmer-20-Ounce\/dp\/B09BDG5RP3?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mmc-crock-pot-electric-lunch-box-jan-2025-20&amp;linkId=f41e8abb26f919dc1bbd5263116ba873&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"mcclatchy-buy-button\">Buy Now on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <p>We always like appliances with smart and simple designs, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crockpot-Electric-Portable-Warmer-20-Ounce\/dp\/B09BDG5RP3?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mmc-crock-pot-electric-lunch-box-jan-2025-20&amp;linkId=f41e8abb26f919dc1bbd5263116ba873&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Crock-Pot 20-Ounce Electric Lunch Box<\/a> exemplifies just that. The outside container of the box is covered with a matte, rubberized coating that ensures it won\u2019t get dinged up (or ding anything else up) if it gets jostled in transit. Inside is the heating surface and an inner container which is plenty big enough to hold a personal-sized lunch or soup. <\/p> <p>To heat up your meal, just plug it into any outlet using the detachable cord (which wraps inside the base of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crockpot-Electric-Portable-Warmer-20-Ounce\/dp\/B09BDG5RP3?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mmc-crock-pot-electric-lunch-box-jan-2025-20&amp;linkId=f41e8abb26f919dc1bbd5263116ba873&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lunch Box<\/a> for easy storage). The rubberized exterior stays cool even when the box is heating up, so it\u2019s safe for even young family members to use. And the twist-and-lock lids for both the outer and inner containers ensure that the box is leakproof, even if it ends up upside down!<\/p> <p>We love using the Lunch Box for soups \u2014 just plug it in for a few hours and you\u2019ll get piping-hot soup every time. Likewise, leftovers or complete meals, like a combination of meat, rice and vegetables, also taste warm and delicious after a few hours of heating. The even heat distribution results in a better, more satisfying dish than what you\u2019d get with a few minutes in a microwave. We also appreciate that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crockpot-Electric-Portable-Warmer-20-Ounce\/dp\/B09BDG5RP3?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mmc-crock-pot-electric-lunch-box-jan-2025-20&amp;linkId=f41e8abb26f919dc1bbd5263116ba873&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Crock-Pot Lunch Box<\/a> is as easy to clean as it is to use, as the inner container and the lids are all machine washable.<\/p> <p>The expert reviewers at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/crockpot-electric-lunch-box-review-ll-23611209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Kitchn<\/a> sum up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crockpot-Electric-Portable-Warmer-20-Ounce\/dp\/B09BDG5RP3?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mmc-crock-pot-electric-lunch-box-jan-2025-20&amp;linkId=f41e8abb26f919dc1bbd5263116ba873&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Crock-Pot 20-Ounce Electric Lunch Box<\/a> as compact, stylish, practical and worth every penny, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crockpot-Electric-Portable-Warmer-20-Ounce\/dp\/B09BDG5RP3?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mmc-crock-pot-electric-lunch-box-jan-2025-20&amp;linkId=f41e8abb26f919dc1bbd5263116ba873&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon users<\/a> agree, calling it a \u201ctiny but mighty\u201d device. And at an even tinier price than usual, it more than deserves a place in your kitchen or office!<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-mcc-buy-button-buy-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crockpot-Electric-Portable-Warmer-20-Ounce\/dp\/B09BDG5RP3?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=mmc-crock-pot-electric-lunch-box-jan-2025-20&amp;linkId=f41e8abb26f919dc1bbd5263116ba873&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"mcclatchy-buy-button\">Buy Now on Amazon<\/a><\/div> <p><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Store and reheat your lunch wherever you are with this cute, secure box.<\/p> ","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":4113,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-daily"],"acf":{"external_author":[1078],"external_editor":22,"not_show_feature_image":true,"credits_feature_image":"","extra_featured_images":null,"title_related_topics":"Related Topics","manual_articles_related":null},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - 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